Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Mozzarella - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Mozzarella
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Mozzarella is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
15g Protein
20g Carbs
20g Fat
This recipe includes a grocery list of cauliflower, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and marinara sauce. The main ingredients, cauliflower and mozzarella, have a low Glycemic Index (GI), making it suitable for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower (600g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (60g)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (25g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce (125g)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (100g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Break the cauliflower into florets and pulse in a food processor until fine.
  3. Steam and drain well.
  4. Mix cauliflower with mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt.
  5. Pat into a 10-inch round on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Spread marinara sauce over baked crust and top with mozzarella.
  8. Bake in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes more.
  9. Cool for 2 minutes before cutting and serving.
This Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza is a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza. It's packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS, such as calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. The cauliflower crust provides a good amount of fiber, which can help control blood sugar levels. The mozzarella and Parmesan are good sources of calcium and protein. This recipe is easy to prepare and offers a satisfying dinner that supports your PCOS management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cheesy Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Mozzarella recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 20g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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